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UPSC Current Affairs 6 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs6 March 2026

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environmentGS3

Study Finds 30 cm Underestimation of Baseline Coastal Heights, Raising Sea‑Level Rise Risk for 77‑132 Million People

30 cm baseline error could double flood risk for 100 million+ in the Global South.

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defenceGS3

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Announces Push for Self‑Reliant Shipbuilding – Goal to Reach Top‑10 Global Shipbuilders by 2030

India’s 2026 shipbuilding push ties defence self‑reliance to economic growth and strategic autonomy.

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internationalGS2

US‑Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump‑Ordered War, Iranian Retaliation & Regional Fallout (Mar 2026)

US‑initiated war on Iran reshapes geopolitics, energy markets and India’s strategic calculus.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

internationalGS1

West Asia Conflict Triggers Massive Flight Cancellations at Major Indian Airports – Civil Aviation Response

West Asia tensions cripple India's international air connectivity

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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

US‑Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump‑Ordered War, Iranian Retaliation & Regional Fallout (Mar 2026)

US‑initiated war on Iran reshapes geopolitics, energy markets and India’s strategic calculus.

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internationalGS2

India’s Island Diplomacy with Seychelles & Malaysia Boosts IOR Presence and AI Governance Role (Feb 2026)

India leverages island diplomacy and AI summit to cement IOR dominance and tech leadership

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

Study Finds 30 cm Underestimation of Baseline Coastal Heights, Raising Sea‑Level Rise Risk for 77‑132 Million People

30 cm baseline error could double flood risk for 100 million+ in the Global South.

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84%
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defence

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGS4

Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Accused of Facilitating Suicide – Lawsuit Highlights AI Safety Concerns

AI chatbot liability underscores urgent need for ethical regulation in India

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politicsGS2

DMK-Congress Seat‑Sharing Deal Finalised for Tamil Nadu Assembly Election – Implications for SPA and UPSC

DMK‑Congress seat‑sharing pact strengthens SPA, reshaping Tamil Nadu’s coalition politics.

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defenceGS2

OpenAI Eyes NATO Unclassified Networks Amid Pentagon AI Deal – Implications for Defence Policy

OpenAI’s AI rollout on NATO’s unclassified networks tests defence‑policy, ethics and sovereignty.

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politicsGS2

Lok Sabha to Debate Removal of Speaker Om Birla – Opposition Whips Enforced for March 9‑11 Session

Speaker’s removal debate tests parliamentary accountability and party‑whip discipline

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defenceGS2

Australian Personnel on US Submarine During Iran‑Sri Lanka Attack – AUKUS Implications

AUKUS ties expose Australia’s role in US‑Iran naval clash, reshaping Indo‑Pacific security

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defenceGS2

Trump Backs Iranian Kurdish Ops; Azerbaijan Vows Retaliation after Iranian Drone Incursions

Trump’s call to Kurdish militias escalates Iran‑Israel crisis, testing US non‑state actor policy

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internationalGS2

US Travel Bans on Chile Officials & Pushback on China’s Mega‑Port in Peru – Implications for Latin America

US travel bans signal heightened US‑China rivalry over strategic assets in Latin America

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internationalGS2

India Refutes US Assistance Claim in Iranian Vessel Incident – LEMOA & COMCASA Implications

India’s strategic autonomy tested as LEMOA & COMCASA deny US‑Iran naval aid claim

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defenceGS2

US Defence Secretary Hegseth Labels Anthropic AI as Supply‑Chain Risk – Tech Industry Pushes Back

DoD’s AI supply‑chain risk label threatens tech‑industry access to defence contracts

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internationalGS2

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Warns of Erosion of Rule‑Based Global Order after US‑Israel Strike on Iran’s Supreme Leader

India’s parliamentary push for dialogue underscores fragility of rule‑based order post US‑Israel strike

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internationalGS2

Japan Alerts Detention of Two Nationals in Iran Amid Escalating Iran‑Israel Conflict and Travel Advisory

Japan’s dual detainee crisis in Iran tests consular protection and energy security amid Iran‑Israel war

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internationalGS2

Congress Demands Full Debate on West Asian Crisis Ahead of 2nd Budget Session (Mar 9‑Apr 2, 2026)

Congress pushes parliamentary debate on West Asia conflict during Budget Session, highlighting policy scrutiny

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politicsGS2

Nitish Kumar Files Rajya Sabha Nomination; JD(U) Backs Son Nishant’s Entry – Bihar Political Dynamics

Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha bid underscores NDA’s Bihar dominance and JD(U) succession planning

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GS3

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Announces Push for Self‑Reliant Shipbuilding – Goal to Reach Top‑10 Global Shipbuilders by 2030

India’s 2026 shipbuilding push ties defence self‑reliance to economic growth and strategic autonomy.

Read full analysis
82%
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environmentGS3

Winter 2025-26 Air Quality Report: Ghaziabad Leads India's Pollution Rankings, NCR Hits Record Non‑Compliance

Winter 2025‑26 air‑quality crisis in NCR exposes NCAP’s implementation gaps, urging stricter PM2.5 targets.

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scienceGS3

TDB‑DST Funds MiniMines Cleantech for Indigenous Lithium‑Ion Battery Recycling – Boosting Critical Mineral Self‑Reliance

TDB funds indigenous battery‑recycling tech to secure critical minerals and boost self‑reliance

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economyGS3

US Grants 30‑Day Waiver for Indian Refineries to Buy Russian Oil – BJP Hails Strategic Oil Diplomacy

US waiver lets India buy stranded Russian crude, underscoring strategic oil diplomacy

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economyGS3

India Expands Free Trade Network to 9 FTAs (2025‑26) – Strategic Push for Atmanirbhar & Viksit Bharat

India’s nine new FTAs (2025‑26) boost Atmanirbhar growth and push Viksit Bharat

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defenceGS3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces CISF’s Expanded Role in Port, Drone and Private Industrial Security

CISF’s expanded mandate to secure ports, drones and private industry reshapes India’s internal security architecture

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defenceGS3

MHA Extends NSG Deputation Tenure to Seven Years for CAPFs & Assam Rifles Personnel

Seven‑year NSG deputation for CAPFs aims to boost counter‑terrorism continuity

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economyGS3

Union Government Guarantees Fertiliser Gas Supply Ahead of Kharif Season Amid Iran‑Qatar LNG Disruptions

Ensuring fertilizer gas supply safeguards Kharif sowing amid Iran‑Qatar LNG disruptions

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schemesGS3

GeM's SWAYATT Initiative Marks 7 Years of Inclusive Procurement for Startups, Women Entrepreneurs and SHGs

GeM's SWAYATT drives inclusive procurement, boosting women & startup participation in govt purchases

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economyGS3

Google Expands Billing Options & Cuts Fees on Android – Impact on Epic Games Settlement and Fortnite Return

Google’s fee cut & alternate billing reshapes Android market, spotlighting antitrust reforms

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economyGS3

U.S. Judge Sets Closed Conference to Design $175 bn Tariff Refund Process – Implications for Importers

US court’s $175 bn tariff refund plan tests limits of executive power and trade redress

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schemesGS3

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Highlights Education‑as‑a‑Service to Boost Exports and Internationalise Indian Higher Education

EaaS: Turning Indian Higher Education into a Service Export for Viksit Bharat

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